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2024 Lexus TX Hopes to Become a Better Family Hauler

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After showcasing the next-generation GX , the brand introduced an all-new model designed to replace the three-row RX L. However, where the RX was stretched as an afterthought, the TX was always designed with extra seating in mind.& liter to 362 horsepower thanks to dual electric motors offering default all-wheel drive.

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First natural gas GM half-ton pickups with 5.3L DI engines delivered in Texas

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Nat G CNG Solutions has delivered the first natural gas half-ton pickup trucks with General Motors’ 5.3-liter During EPA testing the DuraDrive DI set a record for efficiency on an eight-cylinder natural gas truck, achieving 23 mpg (10.2 liter direct injection engine. l/100 km) highway. In addition to supporting the 5.3-liter

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Tula Technology reports up to 18% fuel economy gain in GM 6.2L V8 using Dynamic Skip Fire technology; emissions benefits too

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Current deactivation strategies designate fixed sets of cylinders to be deactivated, resulting in two or three operating modes. mpg at DSF versus 17.34 mpg at V8 mode. Tula Technology used a production General Motors L94 6.2L Tula’s DSF, however, decides whether or not to fire a cylinder on a cycle-by-cycle basis.

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Tech: New Technology Reduces Diesel Emissions

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The test replicated not only the usual test cycles used to certify engine emissions, but also ones designed to capture emissions in difficult low-speed, low-load situations, where diesel engines typically have higher emissions. The software upgrade doesn’t require any hardware changes to the motor or vehicle. The Test Procedures.

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Details on GM’s new efficient top-end 8-speed automatic

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The 8L90, the replacement for the venerable 6L80 six-speed in GM’s lineup, is offered as well as standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L As a result, some of the clutch housings must be designed to tolerate high rotational speeds. axle ratio.

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